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Can yachts sail directly into the wind?
Marine
No, yachts cannot sail directly into the wind. When a yacht tries to sail directly into the wind, th... Read more
What is inside the black box at Mecca?
Religion
The Kaaba, located within the Masjid al-Haram Mosque in Mecca (Saudi Arabia), is an immensely signif... Read more
What is so good about ARM CPU's?
Technology
ARM CPUs are seen as very attractive for several key reasons: Energy Efficiency: ARM processors o... Read more
How Far Can A 787 Fly?
Aviation
The Boeing 787-800, the smallest model in the 787 family, has a range of 7,305 nautical miles (13,53... Read more
When was the 737 First Made?
Aviation
The first flight of the original Boeing 737-100 was on the 9th April 1967 from King County Internati... Read more
What is Transition Altitude?
Aviation
A transition altitude is the point where pilots switch from using a local altimeter setting, based o... Read more
Jet Fuel vs Diesel: Are they the same?
Aviation
Despite their seemingly different names, diesel and jet fuel share many similarities but are differe... Read more
What Day Is Easter 2025?
Holidays
Easter in 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20, 2025.Other Significant Easter 2025 Dates are:... Read more
When was McDonald's first founded?
History
McDonald's was founded in 1940 by brothers Maurice ("Mac") and Richard McDonald, who opened their fi... Read more
Why are my brakes squealing and squeaking?
Automotive
If your brakes are squealing or squeaking, there could be several reasons for the noise. Some causes... Read more